Garlic is claimed to have several medicinal benefits, such as lowering blood pressure. This eMedTV Web page provides an overview of garlic, including how it may treat several health conditions, possible side effects, and safety concerns.
As this eMedTV page explains, garlic contains several active components, which may provide a variety of health benefits. Garlic may help with certain heart problems and prevent some cancers. It may also have antibacterial and antifungal properties.
This eMedTV page addresses the question, "Does garlic work?" Studies have shown that although garlic may be effective at treating certain conditions, such as atherosclerosis, it is probably not helpful for others, such as lowering cholesterol.
Garlic is claimed to be beneficial for treating several health conditions, but is garlic safe to use? This eMedTV segment addresses this question and takes an in-depth look at some of the important safety precautions and warnings with garlic.
Heartburn, gas, and nausea are among the possible side effects of garlic. This eMedTV article explains that some side effects can also be more serious and may require medical attention. This page discusses these garlic side effects in more detail.
The recommended garlic dosage will vary, depending on which product you use. This segment of the eMedTV archives explains why there are no clearly established garlic dosing guidelines and describes how to choose a supplement that is right for you.
Garlic may interact with certain medications, such as blood thinners, NSAIDs, or protease inhibitors. This eMedTV page lists other medications that may interact with garlic and describes how these garlic drug interactions can lead to complications.
It is not exactly known what to expect from an overdose on garlic. This article from the eMedTV Web site describes the factors that may affect a garlic overdose, such as how much was consumed, and discusses the possible treatment options.
Pregnant women should probably not consume large amounts of garlic or garlic supplements. This eMedTV Web article explores garlic and pregnancy in more detail, explaining why it is generally recommended for pregnant women to avoid garlic supplements.
This eMedTV page explains that if you are consuming a large amount of garlic and breastfeeding, you should know that the components of garlic pass through breast milk. The possible effects of consuming garlic while breastfeeding are also discussed.
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